Prince George

Community Counselling Centre: "It feels like home"

PRINCE GEORGE - It's more than just the three words in its name.For Callista Vagt, a former student of UNBC's Masters in Counselling program and a 2018 graduate, it's home."It felt like home when I wa...

Nov 25, 2020

A new-look Plaid Friday coming

PRINCE GEORGE - While the big box retailers are focussed on Black Friday, downtown merchants are gearing up for Plaid Friday. It is hosted by Downtown Prince George, who reminds shoppers that there ar...

Nov 25, 2020

ECE, not spaces, the biggest need for sustainable childcare

PRINCE GEORGE - Childcare has long been an issue in Prince George. But the latest concern being raised has nothing to do with COVID, as seems to be the norm nowadays, rather finding suitable workers t...

Nov 25, 2020

Family concerned 82-year-old father in law with dementia was given licenses

.PRINCE GEORGE - Relatives may sometimes find it impossible to stop an elderly relative person from driving. Even when they see warning signs that it's no longer safe for them to be behind the wheel. ...

Nov 25, 2020

YXS's airport tower under the microscope

PRINCE GEORGE - Nav Canada has some tough decisions to make in light of COVID. The non-for-profit company, like the airlines, has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Nav Canada is now reviewin...

Nov 25, 2020

COVID-19 forces postponement of 'Light Up the Orchard'

PRINCE GEORGE -Light Up the Orchard has been postponed due to COVID-19.Northern Lights Estate Winery confirmed the news on their Facebook page today."We have been in contact with Northern Health, and ...

Nov 25, 2020

Tim Hortons in College Heights temporarily closed following case of COVID-19

PRINCE GEORGE - A Tim Hortons in Prince George, located at 5808 Southridge Avenue, is temporarily closed after a team member tested positive for COVID-19.Tim Hortons Communications confirmed the event...

Nov 25, 2020

Elaborate lighting displays brightening up the holiday season

.PRINCE GEORGE - Amidst COVID - 19 BC Hydro is finding residents are keeping the holiday spirit alive at home by adding brighter, more elaborate lighting displays this season. BC Hydro is encouraging ...

Nov 24, 2020

UNBC Professor earns award for conservation research of Canada's Northern Lands

PRINCE GEORGE - All while record numbers of Canadians are hitting the outdoors to take in the fun and safe activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a University of Northern British Columbia professor is...

Nov 24, 2020

BC Lumber Trade Council mixed on DOC decision

PRINCE GEORGE - "It's a move in the right direction."That's the reaction from the BC Lumber Trade Council to a U.S. Commerce Department review of the duties paid by Canadian softwood lumber producers ...

Nov 24, 2020